Prep:

Cook 10 pieces of Schmacon until crisp. Allow to cool and diced. Sauté onion, mushroom and peppers. In a mixing bowl whisk eggs and half-and-half together. Stir in Schmacon, onion, mushrooms and peppers. Add bread, chives, rosemary, thyme and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Mix well and transfer mixture to a 9” x 13” greased pan. Spread mixture evenly in the pan and top with 2 ½ cups of shredded mozzarella cheese and 10 Schmacon slices. (Schmacon slices can be arranged in a lattice pattern or any desired pattern.) Wrap strata and place in refrigerator overnight.

Cook:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Bake strata for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and rest for 5 minutes before slicing.